According to the City of Sanibel, Turner Beach Park will be closed for construction from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday November 6. Lee County owns Turner Beach. The City of Sanibel has an Interlocal Agreement with Lee County to manage the park.

The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal, is the lead investigating authority for the marine fire, which occurred Saturday, August 29. According to Executive Assistant Fire Chief Ron Martin, the District’s Fire Marshal, determining the cause may take weeks.

The 70 foot Sea Racer, which happened to be parked next to Bruce Pierce's boat at Salty Sam's when it caught on fire, was also badly damaged in the fire.

Governor DeSantis has delayed the existing renewal deadline, to December 31, for any license, permit, registration, or certificate issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Div. of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Read the new order HERE.

(By Monica Lynn, the “Fairy Podmother) One of the greatest blessings we enjoy here in Ft Myers Beach is being able to observe dolphin calves in the wild. The back bay of Ft Myers Beach serves as a nursery for diverse wildlife, including manatees, sharks, and, of course, our beloved dolphins.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Audit Committee was asked to review the town's investment policy and consider changing it. The reason they were being asked to consider the change was because of two audit findings against the town.

At today's M&P Town Council meeting, the Lee County Sheriff's Department will make a presentation and answer council questions about public safety and the possibility of adding a Nuissance Abatement Board, according to the town council agenda.

From 10AM to 2PM kids have an opportunity to practice their reading skills in the company of a friendly dog. You'll need to pre-register for a 15-minute slot on the library Facebook page, at the second floor desk, or by calling 239-765-8162. Masks are required for all except for children under 6.

If not, that's OK, because members of the committee were not even sure if their meeting was legal. Town staff told Audit Committee members the meeting was legal and they did not have to notify the public.

We reached out to Eddie Rood, who's on a mission to build a dune walkover/boardwalk to the beach behind his Estero Boulevard home, despite being denied a special exception from the town. He confirmed he has not yet filed a Quiet Title lawsuit.